A nurse is caring for a 14-year-old girl scheduled for a barium swallow/upper gastrointestinal (GI) series. Before providing instructions, what would be the priority?
A) Screening the girl for pregnancy
B) Reminding her to drink plenty of fluids after the procedure
C) Ordering a bowel preparation
D) Reminding the girl about potential light-colored stools
Ans: A
Females of reproductive age must be screened for pregnancy prior to the test because radiography is used. A bowel preparation is not necessary for a barium swallow/upper GI series. The reminders about fluids and light-colored stools are appropriate but are not the first priority.
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